KING CRIMSON - In the Court of the Crimson King (UK Import on "pink-rim" ISLAND)
  $   120

 


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Feb 15, 2026 Sold Date
Dec 13, 2025 Start Date
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Description

Original UK Island Records pressing of In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson, featuring the iconic gatefold cover artwork.
This copy has Near Mint vinyl — exceptionally clean, glossy, and well preserved. Early UK pink rim / palm tree label pressing with machine-stamped A-4U / B-4U matrices, fully analogue and highly regarded for sound quality.
A strong, collectible early UK example of this landmark album.
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Pressing Details (for collectors)
• Label: Island Records – pink rim / palm tree
• Catalog #: ILPS 9111
• Country: UK
• Year: Early–mid 1970s UK pressing
• Matrix / Runout (machine stamped):
• Side 1: ILPS 9111 A-4U
• Side 2: CO ILPS 9111 B-4U
• ℗ 1969 Island Records Ltd.
• Produced by King Crimson for E.G. Productions
• Printed in England by Robor Limited
• Stereo
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Condition
• Vinyl: Near Mint (very clean, minimal to no signs of play)
• Labels: Clean overall; small handwritten initials (“P.B.”) on Side 1 label only
• Gatefold Jacket: VG+
• Light shelf wear
• No seam splits
• Artwork remains strong and vibrant


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